Black Cherry Soda

Black Cherry Soda: A Refreshing Buzz

BCS seeds produce a deep, dark green plant that almost looks ominous. Even under bright grow lights the nearly black leaves and buds feature a minor glimmer which is due to the dusty white resin covering the leaves and tricombs. When dried and harvested the nuggets become infinitely lighter with bright green and orange hairs throughout. Cracking open these buds will fill your senses with a warm, earthy and berry-like aroma. While Black Cherry Soda doesn’t have any major awards on its resume, its multiple parent strains have taken home some pretty hefty hardware. If you’re interested in growing this delicious strain you’ll find that even at the beginner level this low-maintenance strain is easy to grow. First-timers rejoice!

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Black Cherry Soda is easy to grow both indoors and outdoors especially for virgin growers. This strain is pretty straightforward with the plants requiring a lot of headroom to grow as they can get up to 6 feet tall when approaching harvest. The strain thrives in consistent temperatures and moderate humidity levels. Making it a solid choice for growers in the northwest and northeast parts of the United States. Pick the perfect grow window and you should bring this strain to harvest with little to no issues.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Black Cherry Soda plants grow well indoors and outdoors. The ideal temperature for these plants is a between 70-80 degrees fahrenheit. When it comes to lighting you will want to start with 18-20 hours of light to promote vigorous vegetative growth. Shifting to a 12/12 light cycle will help guide these plants through the flowering stage to harvest.
•  Moisture control: The Black Cherry Soda strain requires ample humidity levels of around 60-70% during the vegetative stage and 40-50% during the flowering stage which will help prevent mold and bud rot.
• Training Techniques: Topping and low-stress training can really help with the success of Black Cherry Soda. LST and topping will help you control the height and shape of your plants and assist in the light hitting all levels of the plant.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Black Cherry Soda female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the Black Cherry Soda strain to harvest after a shorter than average flowering stage of 50-60 days. Outdoor growers should anticipate harvesting around late September through early October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 450 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 550 grams per plant. With the ease these plants grow the yield numbers are absolutely fantastic.

Dominant Terpenes in Black Cherry Soda: Thirst Quenching

The Black Cherry Soda terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is limonene, while myrcene and beta-caryophyllene are the secondary terpenes.

• Limonene: Most Dominant – The most recognized terpene in cannabis plants. Known for its citrussy flavor and aroma.
• Myrcene: Mother of All Terpenes – Features an earthy quality. Present in basil, mangoes, hops and lemongrass.
• Beta-Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety in cannabis.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Black Cherry Soda:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Black Cherry Soda seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That euphoric, happy and creative feeling you get when using the Black Cherry Soda strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a massive 25%, the THC in the Sativa-dominant strain is responsible for the creative and upbeat feeling you get with BCS.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Black Cherry Soda are less than 1% the cannabinoid is still present. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, pain and even stress. The CBD in the Black Cherry Soda strain, even in its low amounts definitely has a positive effect on the user.